With the addition of two major brands last year and a growing focus on thin-film applications, Pfeiffer Vacuum is on the road to becoming the world leader in vacuum. Market Manager Coating, Dr. Alexander Gerhard, talks to PES. PES: Thank you for taking the time to speak to us once again. How has business been… Read more »
It may come as a surprise to learn that during the 1970s and 80s, Romania was one of the world’s leading providers of photovoltaic technology, having installed approximately 860,000 square metres of photovoltaic cells. Though the quality of the cells was considered relatively low, at the time Romania boasted the third largest surface area of… Read more »
While it’s no secret that Feed-in Tariffs across the continent are being slashed, it may come as a surprise to some to learn that one of the primary reasons for these reductions is the rise in fraudulent claims. PES considers the situation in Europe’s key PV battlegrounds… At the beginning of the year, it emerged… Read more »
The most talked-about feature in PES returns, with a fresh selection of questions for the industry’s most incisive and intelligent commentators. Their approaches may differ, but rest assured that you’re getting the very best analysis that the industry can provide. PES: Do you think we will see a time when energy produced by solar/PV becomes… Read more »
Prior to the Fukushima Daiichi disaster, many of Europe’s Member States were moving towards a new nuclear age – at the expense of PV and other renewable energies. But now? Well, we’re in a state of flux, and Lee Summers, Director of EOS Energy – the UK’s fastest-growing solar installer, believes that it’s time to… Read more »
In the last issue of PES we met Adrian Pike, CEO of newly-launched company Anesco, which has rapidly become one of the leading players within the solar sector – backed by a £6 million investment, the firm has already managed some of the largest solar schemes in the UK. In part two of this dispatch… Read more »
For five days in September, the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) will bring together experts from science and industry for the biggest PV event of 2011. For many years now, the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition has combined a renowned international scientific conference with a leading PV industry… Read more »
From a major operation in Europe to success in China; DEK Solar – as a world leading provider of screen printing equipment – play a crucial role in the PV supply chain. PES speaks to Alternative Energy Business Manager Darren Brown. PES: Welcome back to the magazine, what’s your on-the-ground assessment of the state of… Read more »
Germany-based Dr. Schenk GmbH are a leading solutions provider for the PV industry, improving material quality and efficiency and reducing waste through their inspection and measurement systems. PES speaks to Managing Director Michael Dobler. PES: Welcome to PES magazine, can you firstly explain a little about your role, and how it relates to the PV… Read more »
Andy Green has worked for Emerson Control Techniques for 25 years, holding various positions including those of Systems Sales Director and General Manager. For the past three years, in the position of Industry Development Manager – Solar Inverters, he has channelled his knowledge of grid tie inverter applications in support of Emerson’s goal of becoming… Read more »
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, September 29, 2011- Targray Technology International announces its participation at the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) taking place at the CCH Congress Centre and International Fair in Hamburg, Germany from September 5th to 8th . Exhibiting in Hall A4, Booth #B6, Targray will showcase its full line… Read more »
In pursuit of new business, manufacturers such as ACC Silicones Europe are increasingly turning their attention to the opportunities presented by the PV market. Marketing Manager Chris Dawson, Commercial Director Frank Geerdsen and R&D Manager Sean Stoodley spoke to PES… PES: Welcome to PES, can you begin by telling us a little about the company… Read more »
We’re delighted to once again speak to Air Liquide’s Olivier Blachier (VP Electronics Markets), who’s about to reveal a raft of new developments. For all the exclusive information, read on… PES: Welcome back to PES, could you begin by briefly reintroducing Air Liquide Group and its role in the electronics, and in particular, the PV… Read more »
With operations in over 40 countries, and a portfolio of products and services spanning numerous industries, Air Products Strategic Marketing Planning and New Business Development Director Andy Tuan speaks to PES about bringing 70 years of innovation to the worldwide PV market. PES: Welcome back to PES. When we last spoke, you were optimistic about… Read more »
Benteler Mechanical Engineering is bringing its vast experience in the glass industry to the global PV market. Managing Director Martin Schnitker talks to PES about what they bring to the table… PES: Benteler Mechanical Engineering was originally focused on automotive and architectural glass processing machinery. Looking back, has your diversification into the solar/PV arena been… Read more »
Redpoint Energy consultants Marc Daube and Edmund Phillips explore some of the potential consequences of the rapid growth in solar capacity on Europe’s power markets. First of all: the result of the quality processThe solar photovoltaic market has seen rapid growth in Europe. According to the European Photovoltaic Industry Association, total installed solar PV capacity… Read more »
RIMAS is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with GRAM. This is the start of a cooperation that must lead to a strong driving force and franchise formula for the production of solar panels in the Bangladesh region. Global Resource Augmentation & Management (GRAM) Ltd., with its corporate office in Dhaka Bangladesh, is a development… Read more »
centrotherm photovoltaics AG, the globally leading provider of technology and equipment to the photovoltaics sector, will bundle its Solar Cell & Module segment within a wholly-owned subsidiary in future. This forms part of the consistent strategic further development of the existing Group structure. “We are convinced that with this market-oriented organization that is strongly geared… Read more »
The International PV Equipment Association (IPVEA), an independent, non-profit organization of manufacturers and suppliers of photovoltaic (PV) fabrication equipment and related raw materials, announces that it will co-organize the PV Production Forum 2011 with the EU PVSEC during the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference & Exhibition (EU PVSEC) in Hamburg, Germany. The conference will… Read more »
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) today published that it has achieved strong results for the first half of 2011. The company recorded net sales of CHF 575 million in the six-month period ended 30 June 2011. It is therefore on track to meet the ambitious full year sales target of CHF 1,200… Read more »
The AGM of centrotherm photovoltaics AG held on August 18 at the Donauhalle in Ulm was exceptionally well received: more than 300 shareholders were present, marking a 50 percent increase over the previous year’s event, which was also well attended. The shareholders of centrotherm photovoltaics AG approved with a clear vote the management’s corporate strategy… Read more »
BTU International, a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets, will highlight its next generation thermal processing capabilities at the upcoming European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (PVSEC), scheduled to take place September 5-8, 2011, at the CCH Congress Centre and International Fair in Hamburg, Germany…. Read more »
2011 has been a year of progress for the solar industry, with Europe in particular having recorded an installation rate approaching 14GW. Currently, it is anticipated that the region’s PV capacity will hit 100GW by 2020. The pressure on solar manufacturers is inevitably mounting and they are increasingly turning to more efficient technologies to help… Read more »
Most powerful central inverter of Sputnik Engineering meets the criteria of the BDEW Medium-Voltage Directive. Newly commissioned grid-coupled inverters equipped with a direct medium-voltage connection in Germany must demonstrate their compliance with the directive “Generator plants on the medium-voltage network” by means of a unit certificate of the BDEW (German Association of Energy and Water… Read more »
The BALVER ZINN Group, a leading provider of high-quality alloyed solder anodes as well as special cored and solid wires, announces its 35th anniversary. As a supplier of surface treatments, wires and solder, Balver Zinn has more than three generations of experience in the electronics industry. The company has introduced solar applications and its R&D… Read more »
RIMAS Technology Group has acquired the Solar activities of VITRODODI Glass Working Machinery, based in Milan Italy. The development and production of the VITRODODI glass washers will be transferred to The Netherlands, where RIMAS has its head office. RIMAS Technology Group is specialized in turnkey module manufacturing lines, in a capacity range up to 50… Read more »
During the PV SEC exhibition in Hamburg, RIMAS will present a prototype of the unique INTERCONNECTION TESTER. This device has been developed to check the interconnection quality between cells and the quality of ribbon connections in general. It can detect broken or weak connections, without making contact with the object. The tester can be used… Read more »
One of the largest solar parks in Great Britain has sprung up on Mingay Farm in Cambridgeshire. The British company Solarcentury installed the 14 hectare park with an output of five megawatts. Biel , 16.08.2011 : In the County of Cambridgeshire solar radiation is good, comparable with that in the south of Germany . The… Read more »
application support information for transformer-less single phase solar inverters Vincotech is able to offer a wide spectrum of power modules for solar applications. The announced technical paper provides application support information for transformer-less single phase solar inverter applications. It discusses different output filter configurations, like dual inductor with split winding and dual inductor with single… Read more »
The Dow Chemical Company will use its presence at the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference (EU PVSEC) in Hamburg, Germany, to highlight its growing portfolio of material solutions that can help improve solar efficiency and durability, while lowering the total system cost of producing and using modules. Dow’s stand – Hall A4, Stand B2… Read more »
To enhance the efficiency of the solar module manufacturing process and save costs for module makers, Saint-Gobain Solar is launching its SolarBond® Membrane for photovoltaic (PV) panel lamination at the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) September 5-9, 2011 in Hamburg, Germany (Booth # B7/B42). Constructed from a modified silicone-rubber material,… Read more »
The technological strengths of centrotherm photovoltaics AG have once again proven their worth in the first half of 2011. In the first six months the world’s leading supplier of equipment and technology to the photovoltaics sector increased its sales by 54.0 % to EUR 428.6 million (H1 2010: EUR 278.3 million). At the same time,… Read more »
Indium Corporation is featuring its newly developed copper-gallium and indium rotary sputtering targets at the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC), September 5-8, 2011 in Hamburg, Germany. The targets are made by Indium Corporation’s vertically integrated proprietary process utilizing aerospace powder metallurgy technology. The production process output produces a consistently homogeneous… Read more »
The Chinese solar market is in the fast lane, growing over 130% in 2010 year over year. The European Photovoltaics Industry Association (EPIA) expects total installed capacity to exceed the one-gigawatt (GW) threshold by the end of this year. From December 7-9, 2011, Chinese and international companies wanting to drive growth in the Chinese market… Read more »
aleo solar AG announced today that it has joined a consortium with LCE (Low Carbon Exchange) and Tigo Energy and on 2 August 2011 signed a framework agreement with the UK housing association Alliance Homes. The consortium, trading under the name LCX Solar Ltd., will offer Alliance Homes a comprehensive service portfolio from a single… Read more »
The US Environmental Protection Agency recently revealed that in 2010, reductions in pollution attributed to the 1990 Clean Air Act prevented more than 160,000 premature deaths. The subject of emissions is highly topical in today’s industry; it is even more pronounced in ‘green’ industries such as solar, where there is an expectation that green energy… Read more »